R.A. Borstel Paintings & Artwork for Sale | R.A. Borstel Art Value Price Guide

Jan. 24, 2024
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1875-1922), The Chiltonford, off the coast of Australia, signed, dated 1912, oil on canvas, 50cm x 74.5cm.
Est: £50 - £80
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1875-1922), The Chiltonford, off the coast of Australia, signed, dated 1912, oil on canvas, 50cm x 74.5cm.
Bamfords Auctioneers and Valuers Ltd
May. 27, 2023
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1875-1922),
Est: $600 - $1,200
Nordsee oil on board signed by retailer The Adelaide Photo Co, Sydney, NSW 46cm x 61cm
Aalders Auctions
Jan. 16, 2023
Attributed to Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922), Elinor, H., oil on canvas laid down on board, 20 x 30in (51 x 76cm)
Est: $300 - $500
Attributed to Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922) Elinor, H. oil on canvas laid down on board inscribed lower left LAIDLAW & HARRIS SYDNEY 1921 and titled lower right
Andrew Jones Auctions
Apr. 09, 2022
Oil on cedar panel by R.A. Borstel (1875 to 1922) 20 x 25 33 x 38 with frame (new frame by Biggs and Son London)
Est: $200 - $400
Oil on cedar panel by R.A. Borstel (1875 to 1922) 20 x 25 33 x 38 with frame (new frame by Biggs and Son London)
Woodlands Auctions
Mar. 13, 2022
BORSTEL Reginald Arthur (1875-1922), Portrait of the Ship 'Indian Empire', Oil on Board, 45x61cm
Est: $700 - $1,200
BORSTEL, Reginald Arthur (1875-1922) Portrait of the Ship 'Indian Empire' There were two similar ships named 'Indian Empire,' one built in Quebec (Canada) in 1860, the other built in West Hartlepool in 1865. This ship portrait is likely of the latter. Oil on Board 45x61cm
Davidson Auctions
Dec. 05, 2021
REGINALD ARTHUR BORSTEL (1875 - 1922): "LIGHTNING"
Est: $700 - $1,000
oil on canvas; signed and dated lower left "RA Borstel '91"; Provenance: The Estate of Barry Tarlow, Los Angeles; 24 x 36 inches; 28 3/4 x 41 inches frame
Abell Auction
Oct. 28, 2021
REGINALD A. BORSTEL (1875 - 1922): "JESSIE OSBOURNE"
Est: $200 - $300
1897; oil on artist board; signed and dated lower left; Provenance: The Estate of Barry Tarlow, Los Angeles; 18 1/4 x 24 inches; 20 x 26 inches frame
Abell Auction
Jul. 10, 2021
Attr. R.A. Borstel, Three Mast Ship "Lishore" O/B
Est: $500 - $700
Attr. R.A. Borstel, Three Mast Ship "Lishore" O/B Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australia,1875-1922), unsigned. Frame size: 26 1/2" long, 20 1/2" wide. Frame rub to edges, line can be seen in perimeter where old frame likely started, newspaper transfer toward center of the boat. Provenance: Estate of George E. Ratcliffe, Darien, CT.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Jul. 10, 2021
R. Borstel, Four Masted Bark "Lauristan" W/P
Est: $300 - $600
R. Borstel, Four Masted Bark "Lauristan" W/P attr. Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australia 1875-1922). Frame size: 27 3/4" long, 20 7/8" high. Some scratches to paper, small tear to upper left. Provenance: Estate of George E. Ratcliffe, Darien, CT.
Schwenke Auctioneers
Mar. 30, 2021
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1875-1922)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
HMAS Sydney, 1915, oil on board, signed and dated l.l.c. 'R.A. Borstel, 1915'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Nov. 19, 2020
REGINALD ARTHUR BORSTEL, Australia, 1875-1922, Hermaphrodite schooner Hesperian., Oil on canvas, 20" x 30.25". Framed 25.5" x 36".
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
REGINALD ARTHUR BORSTEL Australia, 1875-1922 Hermaphrodite schooner Hesperian. Signed and dated lower left "RA Borstal 1920". Titled lower center. Inscribed lower right "Harris & Laidlaw 210 Sussex St., Sydney NSW". Provenance: Russel Haveside Company, San Francisco. Vallejo Gallery, Newport Beach, California, 1998. The Kelton Collection of Marine Art & Artifacts. The four-masted barkentine Hesperian was built in 1918 as sister ship to Conqueror , the first two large ships built by Rolph Shipbuilding Co. During her career, she made voyages between West Coast ports and Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Her last voyage was Wellington to San Francisco in 1924. She was then laid up in Antioch where she was broken up in 1937. Oil on canvas, 20" x 30.25". Framed 25.5" x 36".
Eldred's
Aug. 09, 2020
Painting, Reginald Arthur Borstel
Est: $500 - $700
Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922), The Ship - Pass of Leny, oil on board, signed and inscribed "New Castle NSW" lower left, sight: 18"h x 24"w, overall (with frame): 22"h x 28"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 09, 2020
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1875 - 1922) - Four Masted Barque "Archibald Russell" 1914 (Laidlow & Harris, 64 Union Street Sydney N.S.W)...
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1875 - 1922) Four Masted Barque "Archibald Russell" 1914 (Laidlow & Harris, 64 Union Street Sydney N.S.W) oil on board 29.5 x 44 cm (frame: 36 x 50 x 2 cm) signed lower left
Lawsons
Dec. 13, 2019
Reginald Arthur Borstel (Sidney 1875-1922), Ritratto della nave a palo Francesco Giuseppe I, inizi XX secolo
Est: €1,500 - €1,800
olio su tela cm 56x76. In basso a destra “Adelaide Photo Co.y Sidney”
Cambi Casa d'Aste
Oct. 29, 2019
Reginald Borstel (1875-1922)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Nal, 1907 oil on board, signed l.l.c 'R. Borstal 07'
Shapiro Auctioneers
Oct. 06, 2017
REGINALD ARTHUR BORSTEL (1875-1922), Australian, Framed Oil on Canvas, sign
Est: £200 - £300
REGINALD ARTHUR BORSTEL (1875-1922), Australian, Framed Oil on Canvas, signed,ship at full sail. 49 cm x 74 cm.
Hannam's Auctioneers
Apr. 23, 2017
REGINALD ARTHUR BORSTEL (Australian, 1875-1922) Zanita
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
REGINALD ARTHUR BORSTEL (Australian, 1875-1922) Zanita oil on canvas inscribed Adelaide Photo Co lower left 50 x 69.5cm in an original and highly unique gilt rope and painted frame PROVENANCE Cheffins Auctions, Cambridge, UK, 19-20/09/12 lot 430
Mossgreen Auctions
Sep. 08, 2016
Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922) Laidlaw & Harris
Est: £400 - £600
Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922) Laidlaw & Harris, 64 Union Street, Pyrmont NSW, signed and dated 1912 (lower left), oils on board, 29cm x 45cm
Mallams
Apr. 14, 2015
Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922
Est: -
Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922) portrait of the 'Port Jackson' (2)
Bonhams
Aug. 20, 2014
REGINALD ARTHUR BORSTEL (Australian, 1875 - 1922) PORTRAIT OF THE SHIP "PASS OF LENY"
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Oil on academy board, scene shows the red, gray and black hulled three mast ship sailing right to left with half sails up. Ominous gray to black clouds with a peek of blue sky. White capped waves. Housed in a modern gilt and ebony wood frame, signed lower left "R.A. Borstel, Newcastle, NSW" SIZE: Sight: 17-1/2" x 23-1/2". Overall: 22" x 28" CONDITION: Very good, some minor inpainting, frame edge scuffs and center top chip. 9-93483
James D. Julia
Dec. 19, 2013
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1875 - 1922) - Java Meets Heroic 44 x 59cm
Est: $600 - $800
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1875 - 1922) Java Meets Heroic oil on board 44 x 59cm signed and dated 1909 and inscribed Adelaide photo company Sydney
Lawsons
Dec. 19, 2013
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1875 - 1922) - Euphrates 22 x 30cm
Est: $800 - $1,200
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1875 - 1922) Euphrates oil on board 22 x 30cm initialled lower left
Lawsons
Dec. 19, 2013
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1872 - 1922) - Alonso 29.5 x 44cm
Est: $800 - $1,200
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1872 - 1922) Alonso oil on board 29.5 x 44cm signed and dated 1919 lower left
Lawsons
Dec. 10, 2013
Reginald Alfred Borstel, Australian 1875-1922-
Est: £400 - £600
Reginald Alfred Borstel, Australian 1875-1922- ''Vimeira, Owen Griffiths, Master. Laidlaw & Harris, 64 Union Street Pyrmont Sydney NSW''; oil on canvas, signed, inscribed and dated 1917, 51x76.5cm
Roseberys
Mar. 03, 2013
Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922) Portrait of the British Bark Earl Cadogan. Signed and dated "1910" l.r., and inscribed
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922) Portrait of the British Bark Earl Cadogan. Signed and dated "1910" l.r., and inscribed "HOOD/STOCKTON/HSW" l.r., the vessel identified on the bow. Oil on canvas, 30 x 40 in., in a molded gilt-gesso frame. Condition: Relined, retouch, minor craquelure. Note: The Earl Cadogan was built in 1892 by Russell & Co. in Point Glasgow, Scotland. Her owner was F.M. Tucker and her captain was D. Williams. She was a British registered bark of 32 tons, and was 237 ft. long.
Skinner
Feb. 18, 2013
O/C, 'Sierra Estrella', Boerstel, C. 1900
Est: $400 - $800
O/C, 'Sierra Estrella', Boerstel, C. 1900 Medium: Oil. Support: Canvas. Artist: Reginald Arthur Borstel. Artist Dates: 1875 - 1922. Country of Origin: Australian. Title & Description: 'Sierra Estrella'. Depicts the ship at full sail with a British flag flying from the stern. The bow reads "Sierra Estrella" and the ship deck shows multiple people. Two ships are depicted in the background. Signature: Unsigned Date of Work: Circa 1900. Frame: Gold painted frame. Work Size: 17" H x 23" W Frame Size: 20.5 H x 26.5" W x 1.5" D Weight: 6lbs Provenance: The estate of Arthur J. Connolly. Condition: Very good. Some craquelure. Relined. Artist Biography: Reginald Arnold Borstel was born in Newtown, Sydney, Australia in 1875, the son of a master mariner. In his early years he was himself a sailor, serving for a time as chief mate aboard the full-rigged ship RABOETEL. Later he became one of several artists employed by the Adelaide Photo Company of Sydney to work from photographs of ships and create oil paintings showing them in brisk winds and white capped seas. Borstel worked on his own in later years and is recognized as one of the last Australian marine artists to be commissioned directly by ship captains and owners to document the last days of the great age of sail. He successfully bridged the gap from sail to steam, but most often he painted the last surviving windjammers, the great steel barques and barkentines engaged in the waning pacific trade. From his studio on King Street in Newtown, R.A. Borstel produced numerous ship portraits that became post cards, advertisements and sailing posters. Although little is known of his personal life, he left the world a strong legacy of ship portraiture before his death at age 46 in 1922. Most of Borstel's work resides in private collections throughout the world. Meta: Painting,Nautical, Maritime,Marine.
Louis J. Dianni, LLC
Sep. 20, 2012
Reginald Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922) - The Merchant Ship Zanita - oil
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Reginald Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922) The Merchant Ship Zanita inscribed lower left "Adelaide Photo Co." oil on canvas, in a faux-rope naval frame h:50 w: 70 cm
Cheffins
Apr. 22, 2012
Borstel, Reginald Arthur (1875-1922) "H.M.A.S.
Est: $750 - $1,000
Borstel, Reginald Arthur (1875-1922) "H.M.A.S. Sydney". 1915. signed and dated lower right . Oil on canvas . Newly framed. Executed in a somewhat naïve style very much in the tradition of late 19th century marine paintings. The artist is represented in t
Vickers & Hoad
Dec. 07, 2011
REGINALD ARTHUR BORSTEL (1875-1922), Portrait of
Est: £700 - £900
REGINALD ARTHUR BORSTEL (1875-1922), Portrait of the Arracan in full sail, a four masted steel Barque, oil on board, signed, inscribed and dated 1912, and further inscribed "Laidlow & Harris, 64 Union St, Pyrmont, Sydney N.S.W.", 11 1/2" x 17 1/2", framed (Illustrated) Note: The vendor's great grandfather was Captain of the Arracan
Hartleys Auctioneers and Valuers
Jun. 26, 2011
Reginald Arthur Borstel (Australian, 1875-1922) The square rigger 'John Ena' in Australian waters 20 x 30 1/4in
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
The square rigger 'John Ena' in Australian waters signed and dated 'R.A. Borstel 1916' (lower left); inscribed 'John Ena' (lower center) and inscribed 'Laidlaw & Harris / 64 Union St. Pyrmont, Sydney NSW' (lower right) oil on canvas 20 x 30 1/4in
Bonhams
May. 22, 2011
R. A. Borstel (1875-1922) Boadicea 1914 oil on board
Est: $600 - $800
R. A. Borstel (1875-1922) Boadicea 1914 oil on board signed and dated 'R. H Borstel 1914' lower left; inscribed 'Boadicea' lower centre; inscribed 'LAIDLAW & HARRIS / 64 UNION ST. PYRMONT. SYDNEY NSW' lower right 28 x 43.5cm
Bay East Auctions
Nov. 21, 2010
R. A. Borstel (1875-1922) The Clackmananshire 1910 oil on board
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
R. A. Borstel (1875-1922) The Clackmananshire 1910 oil on board signed and dated 'R.A. BORSTEL / 1910' lower left; inscribed 'T. LAIDLAW & CO. / PYRMONT SYDNEY NSW' lower right 45.5 x 60.5cm
Leonard Joel
Aug. 29, 2010
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1875-1922) Klinallie 1912 oil on board
Est: $900 - $1,200
Reginald Arthur Borstel (1875-1922) Klinallie 1912 oil on board signed and dated 'R.H. Borstel 1912' lower left inscribed 'Laidlaw & Harris, 64 Union Street, Pyrmont Sydney NSW' lower right 45.5 x 61cm
Leonard Joel
Jul. 22, 2010
REGINALD ARTHUR BORSTEL, Australian, 1875-1922, The Speedonia., Oil on canvas, 20" x 29". Framed.
Est: $500 - $1,000
REGINALD ARTHUR BORSTEL Australian, 1875-1922 The Speedonia. Signed and dated lower left "R. A. Borstel 1918". Titled lower center. Also titled lower right "Laidlaw and Harris 64 Union Street Pyrmont Sydney N.S.W.". Oil on canvas, 20" x 29". Framed.
Eldred's
Jul. 11, 2010
Reginald Arthur Borstel, Australian, 1875-1922, Full Masted Ship "Carradale, Glasgow", oil on canvas, 21 1/4 x 29 1/4 in., framed
Est: $1,500 - $3,000
Reginald Arthur Borstel Australian, 1875-1922 Full Masted Ship "Carradale, Glasgow" oil on canvas signed "R.A. Borstel" lr 21 1/4 x 29 1/4 in., framed
Alex Cooper
Apr. 29, 2009
R. A. BORSTEL (AUSTRALIAN, 1875-1922) The
Est: £500 - £600
R. A. BORSTEL (AUSTRALIAN, 1875-1922) The four-masted trading barque West Lothian off Beachy Head Signed 'R. H. Borstel' (lower left) Oil on panel 17 x 23 ½ in (43 x 59.5cm) Framed
Charles Miller Ltd